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15 lis 2009 · Meta-analyses and systematic reviews suggest there are few proven indications for topical antimicrobials. Use of a newer, relatively nontoxic antiseptic (eg, cadexomer iodine or silver dressings) is preferable to use of topical antibiotics, especially agents that are available for systemic use.
Topical antibiotics are antibiotics that have been manufactured into a cream or an ointment and can be applied directly to the skin. Antibiotics are medicines that destroy or inhibit the growth of susceptible bacteria.
1 lip 2019 · Topical application has many potential advantages over systemic therapy that includes high and sustained concentrations of drug directly at the infected site, low quantity of antibiotic needed, better compliance, fewer systemic side effects and potentially less chance of antimicrobial resistance.
20 mar 2017 · Overall, topical antibiotics are suggested for use on infected wounds only; in instances where a wound’s “bioburden is interfering with healing” and when there is an “increased risk of serious outcomes”.
In this review, we highlight the clinical utility and the PK aspects of topical antimicrobials in various infections. We also discuss the limitations of the current antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) protocols and new methods for AMST for topical agents.
A variety of topically applied antimicrobials include chitosan preparations, usnic acid, ceragenins and XF porphyrins. Natural product derived antimicrobials such as tannins and essential oils have also been studied. Novel techniques to deliver reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in situ have been developed.
Topical antibiotic therapy is a central component of patient management for several skin conditions, including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea, impetigo or other superinfected dermatitis, and prevention of wound infections.
